Lead Mechanical Engineer

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:107%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout Us%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:107%;%22%3EAt HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That%27s why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:107%;%22%3EWatch Our Story%5C:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:107%;%22%3E%27 https%5C://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%27%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:107%;%22%3EWe believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:107%;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EWe believe industry drives progress. As part of our Industrial sector, you’ll help shape efficient, advanced infrastructure and environmental stewardship. We partner with clients across industries to responsibly optimize processes, modernize facilities and solve complex challenges. Our work spans the full project life cycle, from up-front evaluation and planning studies through design and into construction monitoring and operations. You can help clients push boundaries and meet evolving industrial demands while supporting resilient infrastructure and responsible growth. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to engineer smarter solutions, drive industrial innovation and make a lasting impact.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:107%;%22%3EHDR is looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Industrial team in Houston, TX, which provides engineering consulting services to industrial customers located across the U.S. This position includes leading and supporting a variety of projects involving various hydrocarbon storage and transporting facilities, including natural gas, liquified natural gas, and liquid petroleum products. The team is also expanding its footprint in the renewable energy and alternative fuels markets.%26nbsp;This individual will work with a multi-discipline group of engineers and technicians providing engineering and design services to Oil %26amp; Gas clients. Typical projects will involve life extension and system upgrades of existing facilities as well as design of new facilities. On a day-to-day basis, the Lead Mechanical Engineer will be expected to%5C:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli class=%22pf0%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EServe as the mechanical lead on multiple simultaneous projects including workload delegation through entire project development to ensure deliverables are issued on schedule.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22pf0%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3ECoordinate the work of Mechanical Engineers with the balance of a multi-discipline team throughout the project%27s development.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22pf0%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EProduce mechanical system design drawings including P%26amp;IDs, piping plans, and isometrics.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22pf0%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EProduce project calculations including equipment sizing, system hydraulics, stress analysis, and venting and relief device sizing.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22pf0%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EProvide procurement support including preparing equipment specifications, construction standards, and vendor/contractor technical bid evaluations.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22pf0%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EPeriodic travel for project site inspections, client review meetings, and field support during installation/testing/start-up.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22pf0%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EPerform feasibility studies and conceptual design evaluations.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22pf0%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3ELead client design reviews while tracking decisions, action items, and possible changes in scope.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22pf0%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EWork with management, marketing and business development teams to prepare client proposals including scope development, manpower loading, and project schedule.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22pf0%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EWork with Project Managers to reduce scope creep and ensure project work is completed within the agreed-upon budget and schedule.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22pf0%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EAssist project manager in keeping the project team focused on scope and identifying potential change order tasks.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22pf0%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EParticipate with the Project Manager, Regional Controller and Regional Director in project reviews with corporate management as needed.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22pf0%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EWork with Project Managers and Discipline Leads to oversee the engineering efforts across all disciplines (electrical, instrumentation and controls, structural, civil, and mechanical) focusing on package integrity, design consistency, and client project updates.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22pf0%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EPerform Project Manager duties for small capital projects.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22pf0%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22cf0%22%3EPerform other duties as needed.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:107%;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27;%22%3E%3Co%5C:p%3E%3C/o%5C:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E